Dave Mirra’s Family Releases Statement Following His Death: We Are ‘Shocked and Saddened’

Dave Mirra’s family released a statement on Friday, February 5, just one day after he was found dead of an apparent suicide in his truck in Greenville, North Carolina.

“Dave’s wife and family are shocked and saddened by the loss of such a remarkable person whom they loved so deeply,” his longtime family friend and agent Steve Astephen said in a statement to a local paper. “Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers and for respecting their privacy through this difficult time.”

The respected BMX biker, who also hosted two seasons of MTV’s Real World/Road Rules Challenge, was found inside his truck on Thursday, February 4, with what looked to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was 41.

Fans and celebrities have since come forward to mourn the death of the BMX legend (he once held the record for the most X Games medals).